Slovo úvodem

PharmDr. Pavel Grodza

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 107  

New recommendations for the treatment of arterial hypertension

MUDr. Filip Málek, Ph.D., MBA

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 114-117  

During past decades pharmacotherapy of arterial hypertension underwent significant development. New guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension defined several categories according to the blood pressure levels and blood pressure therapy goals too. Pharmacotherapy of hypertension is guided either by blood pressure level, or the presence of associated clinical condition, the severity of target organ damage and the total cardiovascular risk. The efficacy of the treatment on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity is based on the effect on blood pressure lowering. Effective decrease of blood pressure is provided by: thiazide diuretics, beta-blockers,...

Glaucoma surgery

MUDr. Petr Mlčák, MUDr. Marta Karhanová, FEBO, MUDr. Klára Marešová Ph.D

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 118-123  

Glaucoma surgery can be divided into laser, incisional and cyclodestructive. The main goal of glaucoma surgery is to reduce intraocular pressure, the most important risk factor for manifestation and progression of glaucoma. Glaucoma surgery should be indicated when target pressure have not been achieved by medical therapy, visual field or retinal nerve fibre layer loss have increased, or disc cupping have changed. Intolerance of all medical therapy and noncompliance are also suitable for glaucoma surgery.

Treatment of scars

MUDr. Kateřina Klauzová, MBA

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 124-129  

Many articles have been published on improving the appearance of scar, however, there are no definitive management protocols. This article show possibilities of therapy for various types of scar.

Pharmacotherapy of chronic pain

MUDr. Petr Ševčík, Ph.D, MUDr. Hana Vacovská, MUDr. Vladimír Rohan, MUDr. Jiří Polívka CSc

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 130-134  

Effective treatment of chronic pain may significantly improve the quality of life. A brief overview of its mechanisms of origin and of pharmacological treatment options is presented. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the mainstay of treatment of numerous causes of pain. However, they can cause bleeding into the stomach. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors have a lower risk of bleeding than nonselective COX inhibitors; however, they may not be more effective. A therapeutic trial with various NSAIDs may identify an appropriate drug which is most effective in a particular patient. Although physicians are often reluctant to prescribing...

Means of skin protection against UV rays

doc. MUDr. Karel Ettler CSc

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 135-138  

Acute and chronic UV effects on the human skin are reviewed here. The individual skin phototype is based on natural photoprotective factors of the skin. Clothing and sunscreens could enhance skin photoprotection. Sunscreens content chemical and physical filters. Conditions how to use sunscreens and aftersun lotions are described here. Systemic photoprotection is also mentioned.

Aliskiren - direct renin inhibitor

Mgr. Vladimíra Vojtová, MUDr. Ilona Vinklerová, doc. MUDr. Karel Urbánek Ph.D

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 111-112  

Aliskiren is oral antihypertensive acting as a direct renin inhibitor. In doses 150–300 mg once daily it has proven efficiacy in the treatment of hypertension and renoprotective effect. It is well tolerated agent with diarrhoea as a most frequent adverse effect. No significant drug interactions were found. Data from trials evaluating the effects on morbidity and mortality will further define the role of aliskiren in the antihypertensive pharmacotherapy.

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.)

PharmDr. Marie Kašparová Ph.D

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 143-145  

The bilberry fruit is among the healthiest foods that aid in preventing and, sometimes, even treating certain conditions. All the plant components of the bilberry are potential sources of important phenolic substances with diverse biological effects.

Pitfalls of individual preparation of medicinal drugs in pharmacies - selected examples II.

PharmDr. Zbyněk Sklenář Ph.D

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 139-142  

The paper is a continuation of the previous paper entitled Pitfalls of individual preparation of medicinal drugs in pharmacies – selected examples I. The twelve formulations presented here are again derived from pharmacy practice and the possible methods of preparation have been tried and tested in the practice. For each prescription, a recommended preparation procedure is described, potential problems or possible incompatibility are explained, and a modification is suggested. In most examples, the preparation only involves selecting an appropriate technological procedure and/or adding a suitable excipient without the need for any major interventions...

Contipro Group Holding

Lenka Krausová

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 147  

Data o pacientech jako sdílené soubory

PharmDr. Martin Dočkal

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 149  

Google Health začal spolupracovat s IBM

PharmDr. Martin Dočkal

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 149  

Jubilejní 10. Beskydský slet se vydařil

PharmDr. Martin Dočkal

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 148  

Významné životní jubileum prof. RNDr. Evy Kvasničkové, CSc.

prof. MUDr. Jaroslav Dršata, CSc

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 150  

Test 3/2009

Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 146